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sadj2885 · 08-05-2008, 09:02 AM

Is it a bad idea to use goo gone on the clear coat? I got a bunch of crap caked onto my rims and my front bumper and mirrors. I wanna make sure its ok before i go and mess up the clear coat lol. So if anyone knows, please share your knowledge.

mazda6i07 · 08-05-2008, 09:05 AM

I have used it on my wheels, and they are fine still.

TeQAWOL · 08-05-2008, 10:02 AM

It doesn't hurt clear coat I don't think. Lots of people use it to remove residue from when they debadged or other things.

sadj2885 · 08-05-2008, 12:58 PM

KK thanks for the help. Id rather make sure first before i go and mess up the clear coat lol. What about rust remover on the rims? I got a large coat of rust on them from when my brakes where grinding metal on metal and i cant get it off. I dont think that would be a good idea.

Scott P · 08-07-2008, 02:14 PM

What are you removing that requires Goo Gone? It's fine for paint, but there might be other solutions.

Mazda4Ever · 08-07-2008, 05:55 PM

I used it when I debaged my car.. been 1 yr no problems yet.

sadj2885 · 08-10-2008, 12:16 PM

QUOTE (Scott P @ Aug 7 2008, 02:14 PM)

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What are you removing that requires Goo Gone? It's fine for paint, but there might be other solutions.[/b]

Just grime and small rust spots.

Scott P · 08-11-2008, 09:43 AM

QUOTE (sadj2885 @ Aug 10 2008, 11:16 AM)

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Just grime and small rust spots.[/b]

If it's grime that doesn't come off with regular car soap, grab a paint cleaner. Either of the Step 1 products from Mother's or Meguiar's would be fine. The small rust spots might come out as well with that method. However, you should look into why they are happening. Often, they are the result of small metallic particles that can be removed with the use of a clay bar.

sadj2885 · 08-11-2008, 04:28 PM

QUOTE (Scott P @ Aug 11 2008, 09:43 AM)

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If it's grime that doesn't come off with regular car soap, grab a paint cleaner. Either of the Step 1 products from Mother's or Meguiar's would be fine. The small rust spots might come out as well with that method. However, you should look into why they are happening. Often, they are the result of small metallic particles that can be removed with the use of a clay bar.[/b]

I have done that in the past.. but it took me like 4 hours to do the whole car.. I don't have that kind of time anymore, so I'm looking for a quick and easy fix to just do the bumper and mirrors as they get the worst of it. And clay bar didn't really do a good job on the front bumper... It feels like i have some rough paint on it or something when i slide my hand across it. I think it was after my car went to the shitty body shop to fix the rear end... stray paint or something lol. But that was years ago.

Scott P · 08-11-2008, 05:38 PM

If it took you that long, then you were doing something wrong. I hope you plan on waxing those areas afterwards.

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mazda6i07 Track Racer Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 427 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	I have used it on my wheels, and they are fine still. __________________ Performance White 2007 Mazda 6i Grand Touring (ATX): 20% tint all around, Tein S-Tech, shark fin, clear side marker lenses, door guards removed, airbox mod, dynamat trunk, PIAA Extreme White bulbs, red led inside car, red neon under dash and seats, Viper 5002 security system

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TeQAWOL Drivers License Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Overland Park, KS Posts: 75 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	It doesn't hurt clear coat I don't think. Lots of people use it to remove residue from when they debadged or other things. __________________ <span style="color:#FF0000">KC6Club.com Member</span>

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sadj2885 Track Racer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Bergen County, NJ Posts: 248 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	KK thanks for the help. Id rather make sure first before i go and mess up the clear coat lol. What about rust remover on the rims? I got a large coat of rust on them from when my brakes where grinding metal on metal and i cant get it off. I dont think that would be a good idea. __________________ New Ride 2009 Audi A4 Meteor Gray 2.0t AT Premium Plus Old Cars 2003 Mazda 6s Performance White MT w/ Sport Package \| Toyo Proxes 4 On Stock 17s \| CP-E Engine Mount \| Magnaflow Exhaust \| Fujita CAI \| SM Catch Can \| Daikin OEM Clutch \| Custom Painted Engine + Fuse Box Covers \| Anzo Clear Side Markers \| Metra Turbo 2 Kit \| Pioneer DEH-6800MP \| Polk 6.5" db6501 Components (Front) \| Alpine 6x8 SPS-57C2 (Rear) \| Lightning Audio B400.4 Amp \| RF 200m Amp \| 2 RF RFZ3410 10" Subs \| Sirius Starmate Satellite Radio (Custom Fabbed Into Ash Tray) Sold just under 90k miles... Will miss it, was a lot of fun. Too much to keep fixing though. 1999 Kia Sephia Purple Mist 1.8 Bought with 12k miles. Blew the tranny at 17k. Trade in for Mazda.

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Scott P Track Racer Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 408 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	What are you removing that requires Goo Gone? It's fine for paint, but there might be other solutions. __________________ 2006 MS6 Grand Touring - Titanium Gray Metallic 2008 CX-9 Grand Touring - Stormy Blue Metallic

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Mazda4Ever Track Racer Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Woodstock, IL Posts: 544 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	I used it when I debaged my car.. been 1 yr no problems yet. __________________ HERS:</span></span><span style="color:#FF00FF"> 2006 Mazda3 Grand touring ATX Grey: Tint/Exhaust/Rims/Suspension coming spring!

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Scott P Track Racer Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 408 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	If it took you that long, then you were doing something wrong. I hope you plan on waxing those areas afterwards. __________________ 2006 MS6 Grand Touring - Titanium Gray Metallic 2008 CX-9 Grand Touring - Stormy Blue Metallic